A review by silverspur
Idol by Louise O'Neill

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm in two minds about this book as it had some really interesting concepts about truth and our perceptions of what really happens. It made me think about Plato's Allegory of the Cave in some ways.

None of the characters were likeable and I didn't love the influencer aspect although I recognise why it was used in the plot. I like an unreliable narrator sometimes and I enjoyed the time jumps back and forth. 

Overall, I enjoyed it whilst simultaneously feeling quite uncomfortable. Not sure I'd necessarily recommend it to a friend. 
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